LDVG RECEIVES FREE CONNECTIVITY FROM VODAFONE TO HELP TACKLE DIGITAL EXCLUSION IN LARKHALL
LDVG today announced it will be using free connectivity, via Vodafone’s charities.connected initiative, to tackle digital exclusion in Larkhall. LDVG will use the connectivity to: facilitate their call line service being run by volunteers from their homes using mobile phones. The connectivity is set to benefit over 100 people in South Lanarkshire who receive this service.
Vodafone’s charities.connected initiative is open to any registered charity that would benefit from free connectivity, either to improve its digital capability, extend its services or help the individuals and families it supports get online. Registered charities across Scotland can apply for the free connectivity, in the form of SIM cards with 20GB data a month, plus free calls and texts, for six months [here].
Sandra McCrory at LDVG said “e.g. Whilst we’ve faced challenges during the pandemic, we’ve also realised the huge benefits that digital technology and connectivity can bring, enabling us to reach more people and provide them with much-needed support. This free connectivity via Vodafone’s charities.connected initiative will help us continue this work.”
Emma Reynolds, Head of Communications, Sustainability and Regulatory Affairs at Vodafone UK said:“We are committed to tackling digital exclusion. We hope that by providing free connectivity to [add charity name] and the other amazing charities across the UK who have such an enormous impact on their local communities, we can help create a more inclusive digital society. We urge any organisation who thinks they can benefit to apply online and look forward to hearing how this connectivity has helped.”
Vodafone’s charities.connected initiative is part of its commitment to tackle digital exclusion and connect one million people by the end of 2022.